Split in October
Mild and golden
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Split — with trade-offs.
October is quiet and good value, with golden light on Marjan.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–20°C
- Mild with more frequent rain.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Mild weather and lower prices.
–Rain increases and ferries thin.
My tip for October
Check ferry timetables; they reduce through the month.
- Walking
- Photography
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Split, 7th for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Split in October
- Cruise and day-trip crowds
- The palace and the Riva are busiest around midday.
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Weather
Weather in Split in October
In October Split averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 80 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Split?
- October is a reasonable month in Split — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Split overall (7 for weather, 5 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Mild weather and lower prices. The main downside: Rain increases and ferries thin.
- What is the weather like in Split in October?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 80 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Mild with more frequent rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
- Is Split crowded in October?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Split in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Split?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (October ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.